Recent content by macecase

I have a Bush Hog 2715 mower and when I raise the batwing, the blades turn. When I lower it, one of them isn't turning even though it was mowing last week just fine. Here is a video: Any thoughts on what I should do? Is it the slip clutch that may need to be tightened or replaced?

Since I posted this, I broke my foot! Sorry but I'll have to try the suggestions and answer questions when I can; probably next week. I really appreciate you all helping to figure this out!! I didn't want to be rude not replying. PS: It is my right foot so I'll still be able to clutch when I...

Two 12v Batteries in parrallel to keep 12v but double amps. Old way was two 12v in series to raise volatage to 24v. Since I already had two 12v, I ought to keep them to up the amps...

I purchased a 12v upgrade kit to move away from 24v as my starter was on it's last leg. I followed the kit's instructions and nothing happens. I hooked everything up correctly, I believe. Can you help by watching this video I made outlining what goes where and see if I missed anything? Does...

The tractor has a 1000 rpm pto. I have a 540 adapter for it and plan to run it slower on the RPMs.

I bought a 4630 tractor and LOVE it. It has a ton more power than what I'm used to. However, as I moved to mowing this year, I find that the flail mower doesn't quite fit. The lift arms don't come together close enough to hook it up (see photo). I know I could probably remove the blocks that...

I have a John Deere 250 Skid Steer. It has worked great for many, many years. The motor always fires up even in 20 degree weather. I parked it after using it one day and filled it from my 100 gallon transfer tank. The diesel in that transfer tank was more than a year old but has been fueling...

Thanks, all, for the replies. I finally got it this weekend. Ended up needing to get new wrenches and hooking one up to my tractor with a chain for leverage... I put my body weight on the breaker bar with a crow's foot wrench..... That did the trick.... Man, that was a deal but I was super happy...

I have a John Deere 250 skid steer. I have a bad hydraulic line that I have to replace. My question is... HOW do I undo or loosen this hose? I have highlighted the places where I have put wrenches. As it stands now, the parts circled in red and blue spin/loosen together. I presume I have to...

Thanks for the clamp idea. It worked great. I bought a small vice from Northern Tool for $30. However, I guess the chain type is wrong. It was for the earlier version of this planter! Lol. So, after all of that, I ordered the RIGHT chain. =) The good part is that I bought it new, old-stock...

I bought a 10' roll of this flat chain from John Deere for my 494A planter. I have the length that I need measured. Now, how do I open a link to remove unwanted chain and then re-bend it to create the loop? Is this just a lry job? Do they have a connector link that allows for easy connection...

I traded for this John Deere Van Brunt Model B grain drill. It looks like it is in OK shape and I want to plant some soybeans this year. I cannot get the seed rate adjustment levers to move... They are rusted in place. I assume them lever goes left or right and the whole rod assembly moves...

Got it fixed. I got the hose off by unscrewing top and bottom and then grabbing ahold and giving a gigantic tug. This was enough to move the hose and get it off the 90s. SO, I went to pickup the new fitting from JD and it wasn't the right size (my fault). They were nice and suggested I go visit...

Ok, I'm feeling silly here but I need help unscrewing a hydraulic hose. Today, I hit a small tree with the tractor and it broke a hydraulic fitting that feeds my John Deere 46A Loader on my John Deere 3020 tractor. It is located next to the left rear tire (obviously on the lower base of the...

If you listen to this engine in this video, the engine sputters and almost dies... then, revs back up. You will notice that the engine is never stable and a half throttle it almost dies and then it races. What could be wrong with it? It never dies all together.... just does this non-stop.